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The trip raised questions about continuity and change in Japan’s approach to Southeast Asia after Abe.

Suga promised to help ASEAN states beef up their maritime capabilities in the face of China's increasing assertiveness in the region.

As Suga Yoshihide jets off on his first overseas trip as Japan's leader, he is battling a number of controversies at home.

Prime Minister Suga is also promising to bolster Japan's economic engagement with Southeast Asian Nations.

If the deal is finalized as reports suggest, it would have strategic significance for Japan’s growing regional security role and for the bilateral relationship.

The engagement will highlight Tokyo’s approach to the subregion within its broader foreign policy approach.

The new initiative is yet another manifestation of Tokyo’s increasing defense role in the region.

A recent consultation highlighted some of the ongoing activity in the naval aspect of the bilateral defense relationship.

The interaction reinforced the ongoing activity in the security aspect of the strategic partnership.

The recent voyage was just the latest manifestation of growing security ties between the two countries.

The interaction spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in the bilateral defense relationship between the two sides.

The recent trip by the Japanese defense minister spotlighted ongoing activity in the bilateral relationship.

The interaction reinforced the ongoing activity in the security aspect of the strategic partnership.

The completion of the initial part of the deal spotlighted its wider significance.

The recent trip by a high-level Vietnamese defense delegation spotlighted ongoing activity in the bilateral relationship.

The trip spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in the defense aspect of the relationship.

Renewed focus on a future deal has highlighted the ongoing activity in the defense relationship between the two countries.

An overemphasis on Southeast Asia’s false choice between Washington and Beijing grossly oversimplifies regional realities.

While the move may appear routine, its significance is unmistakable.

The collaboration between the two countries in the maritime security domain was in the spotlight again recently.

The interactions highlighted the defense relationship between the two states amid wider trends and developments.

A closer look at what a recent interaction meant for the broader bilateral relationship.

A closer look at potential developments between the two sides in this area.

A potentially significant agreement on spare parts appears to be moving forward.